The Kiddie Tax prevents parents from shifting securities to their kids, but some income-shifting strategies are still available and can save a lot over the course of years. Two wealth advisers explain.

It is peak wedding season, and couples are anxious to merge their lives, but don’t be in a big hurry to merge your financial lives right off the bat, especially if one of you has some blemishes on your record.

A holiday gift of financial education will last longer than a gift card or a fruitcake (OK, maybe not a fruitcake) and pay off for the rest of the recipient’s life. An area financial adviser shared her recommendations for some great choices.